Spenser fights to prove the innocence of a friend in this latest installment of Robert B. Parker's beloved series. There has never been a more admired figure in the history of the Boston Police Department than Martin Quirk, Spenser's friend. Now an unknown adversary has devised an elaborate plan to ruin his reputation -- and his life. His bosses believe the lie. So does the whole city. The BPD won't allow Quirk to defend himself, and clear his name. That's Spenser's job.